malling
Americannoun
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the overbuilding of shopping malls in a region.
the malling of America.
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the practice of frequenting malls to socialize or shop.
Etymology
Origin of malling
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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The malling of America in recent years has created a glut of stores, which has been a delight to consumers but a nightmare to the shopkeepers.
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